Dami Okedara from Search and Stay is the special guest on today’s Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast.
Dami shares the story of Search and Stay – a commission-free (for hosts) online travel agency based in Australia.
During this episode, learn:
· Why hosts should list on Search and Stay
· How to use SEO to boost your listings
· Why you need to utilise data and set seasonal rates
· The importance of outstanding photography
Dami picked Interhome for his favourite brand and gave the Search and Stay Founder, plus HCH Founder, James Varley, a special shout-out.
4:19 Dami’s journey in the short-term rentals world
5:05 The story of Search and Stay
6.37 How Search and Stay stands out
7:27 The future for Search and Stay: international growth
8:18 Why hosts should list on Search and Stay (zero commission!)
10:56 Removing commission fees for hosts
12:34 How to upload your rentals to Search and Stay
14:12 How you can utilise SEO to boost your listings
16:08 Head to www.searchandstay.com for further details
17:14 Top hosting tips: utilise data and set seasonal rates
18:50 Eye-catching photography is crucial
20:31 STR trends to look out for
21:45 Favourite brand: Interhome
22:50 Individual shout-out: Search and Stay Founder and HCH Founder, James Varley (very kind!)
Links:
James Varley: https://shorturl.at/rstAB
Holiday Cottage Handbook website: https://shorturl.at/xLMRY
Free newsletter: https://shorturl.at/xLMRY
Free e-book: https://shorturl.at/imtW6
Survey: https://shorturl.at/axOV6
Dami Okedara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dami-okedara-head-of-sales-7146292b0/
Search and Stay: https://www.searchandstay.com/
Sponsor links:
Hosthub: www.hosthub.com/hch
HCH Financial Services: https://www.hchfs.com/ Call: 0333 1234 536 Email: advice@hchfs.com
RentalWise: https://www.rentalwise.com/
Sustonica: https://www.sustonica.com/
Smiling House Luxury: https://smilinghouse.ch/
Orana Stay: https://www.oranastay.com/
Mentions:
Interhome: https://www.interhome.co.uk/
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